POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a brawl broke out in Hounslow West.

A 21-year-old man was standing talking to a friend in the area between The Earl Haig Public House and The Karahi Palace on Bath Road on July 10 when the incident happened.

It was between 11.30pm and midnight when a drunken male swore at him and was trying to provoke him into a fight.

Police say the victim was suddenly surrounded by a large group of Asian males and felt blows to his head, fell to the ground and was kicked. He managed to get to his feet and the group ran off. There are thought to be about ten suspects, all Asian and aged between 19 and 20 years old.

One of the suspects had a turban, one had a tank top and one had a bandana.

If you have any information about this incident please call Hounslow Police Station CID 0208 247 6160/5940 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.